About
Our journey to CALIVENCE Vineyard and Farm Shoppe began 25 years ago when we first fell in love with wine and farming. This journey eventually brought us to Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley where the winds, cool climate and limestone soil were ideal to plant Bordeaux varietal grapes. We planted over 3 acres and embraced the philosophy of “regenerative farming practices” by planting 120 olive trees, 70 fruit trees, lavender, herbs, a culinary garden all to create a vineyard with biodiversity encouraging and supporting nature.
We hope you take this journey with us by enjoying our wine and visiting our Farm Shoppe.
Team
Our Journey to CALIVENCE
Team
Our Journey to CALIVENCE
Our journey to CALIVENCE Vineyard and Farm Shoppe began 25 years ago when we first fell in love with wine and farming. This journey eventually brought us to Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley where the winds, cool climate and limestone soil were ideal to plant Bordeaux varietal grapes. We planted over 3 acres and embraced the philosophy of “regenerative farming practices” by planting 120 olive trees, 70 fruit trees, lavender, herbs, a culinary garden all to create a vineyard with biodiversity encouraging and supporting nature.
We hope you take this journey with us by enjoying our wine and visiting our Farm Shoppe.
Team
Meet our Wine Making Team
Amy Christine
Along with her husband, Peter Hunken, Amy Christine is the co-owner of Holus Bolus Winery and The Joy Fantastic Vineyard. Amy began her wine journey in the restaurant business where she worked as a floor sommelier at the iconic A.O.C. restaurant in Los Angeles. At A.O.C. she developed a deep appreciation of the global world of wine. In 2013, she passed the MW certification, becoming one of just 418 individuals in the world, of which only 149 are women. She teaches WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses with Fine Vintage Ltd, loves to write and is a die-hard Prince fan. In addition to Holus Bolus and The Joy Fantastic, Amy launched her own label, Wineslut in the spring of 2023.
Peter Hunken
Peter, a native of Chicago, attended Pitzer College, earning a degree in Fine Art and Environmental Studies. He began his career in wine serving as assistant winemaker at Stolpman Vineyards from 2001 to 2008.
In 2003, Peter founded Holus Bolus, a winery committed to crafting high-quality Syrah, Grenache, and Roussanne.
In 2014, Peter and his wife Amy expanded their viticultural pursuits by planting a 5-acre vineyard in the western Sta. Rita Hills AVA, aptly named The Joy Fantastic. This vineyard signifies Peter’s enduring commitment to producing high quality wines in Santa Barbara
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